Here's what's happening in and around Worcester today
In The News
+6:00: Bars & Bands (brought to you by Wachusett Wine & Spirits): The Mayor’s Live Music & Live Streaming List by Jay Berman
+6:00: United Way of Central Massachusetts celebrates annual Day of Caring
+6:00: Doughnut Homies a hot spot at Worcester Public Market
+8:15: 5 Things You Need to Know Today in Worcester - Sept. 17
-First look at Worcester's newest restaurant (9:27)
-Worcester restaurant owner sentenced for money laundering
-Worcester Police ask for help in IDing suspect in theft at Temple Emanuel Sinai
-Expansion of Worcester retirement community OK'd
-Most complaints against Worcester police end in favor of officers
-Sparks fly among Worcester Board of Health members in wake of police chief interview
-Worcester launches free, online tutoring service for students
-Worcester schools restart search for sex education curriculum
-Former volunteer bequests $400K to Worcester Public Library Foundation
-ICYMI: Polar Park's looming uncertainties
-The Burbs (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Construction completed on $30M Sutton facility
-Ch. 4: I-Team’s call for action gets results for Oxford woman
-Webster wins FEMA grant to hire new firefighters
-Holy Cross Athletics 'Sader Stories (1:23:20): Racial injustice, activism, allyship
-Women Worc: Massy Paulino of Ritmos Dance Studio
-Tribute to man remembered as voice for inclusiveness in Worcester government, urban renewal
-Rite Aid stores in Mass. offering flu shots for kids
-All Mass. courthouses will be closed Friday in judge's memory
-Crime: Man takes 5-hour bus ride carrying suitcases stuffed with body parts, cops say
-Confused with your Medicare options? Help to Retire can help you! (1:07)
-Cars: The whole team at Bertera Nissan looks forward to serving you
-Shopping: At Amazon’s new ‘Luxury Stores,’ you can’t buy anything unless you’re invited
-Homes: Single family homes selling fast
-Good news (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Solider helps save life of injured driver on N.H. highway (1:25)
-Meanwhile, in Malaysia, monkey finds a phone, take selfies
Coronavirus (COVID-19)
+6:00: Worcester Public Schools postpones fall sports following being labeled ‘high risk'
+6:00: Worcester Public Schools to hold student & family flu vaccine clinics & free COVID-19 testing
+6:00: Cancer research could be 'set back years' because of COVID-19
-In the Red Zone: Worcester now high risk for infection (1:40)
-Rent or mortgage relief available for Worcester County residents impacted by pandemic
-ICYMI: Drive-through testing at Quinsigamond CC through Sept. 30
-Businesses closing in Mass. faster than most states
-CDC director: Masks are better defense against COVID-19 than vaccine
-U.S. retail sales climb 0.6 percent as recovery slows
-Wheels of justice simply stop turning (2:53)
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In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:31). High of 78 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-Worcester police ask for help finding missing 14-year-old girl
-Former Worcester cop convicted of rape asks judge to end his probation early
-Mistrial declared in Worcester Tech grad's "Cop City" racketeering case
-After delay, Crompton Park Pool in Worcester expected to open Friday
-Company plans major expansion at Worcester campus
-Philly Pretzel Factory to open Worcester location on Wednesday
-Seniors Helping Seniors in-home care service is coming to Central Mass.
-Worcester County Wonders: Worcester's only working farm remains
-How a once-struggling Central Mass. high school has raised more than $10 million this year
-Radio Worcester's The Rundown (24:19): WPI keeps hotel, library safety and state sues over mental health funds
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (44:06): Rent incentives, pool closures and Worcester’s political future
>DINING OUT (brought to you by Patsie Dugan's): Former barbecue restaurant in Worcester to become sister restaurant of popular healthy eatery
-ICYMI: Police: Man carjacks woman at Dairy Queen drive-thru (1:30). Article
-Related: Surveillance video shows Dairy Queen carjacking suspect moments before attack (1:33)
-Related: Suspect in Dairy Queen carjacking was on bail for attempted murder charge
-Man killed in Worcester shooting remembered for being "the best dad to his boys"
-Boys 14 and 16 pull gun on Worcester cabbie, police say
-Loaded stolen gun found after Worcester car meet-up
-Worcester restaurateur defends staff after brutal review
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Teen driving BMW without front plate stopped in Holden, cited for license suspension
-Lamoureux Ford offers huge discounts! (2:53)
-This week's road closures and traffic delays
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): honeygrow now open in Shrewsbury
-Shrewsbury Police Department June statistics
-David Prouty center court logo, time capsule and bell re-visited
-Davis Farmland opens a huge splash park
-Local bank breaks records with $101,000 in local grant
-Credit union announces recipients of scholarships
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Wednesday
-Raising the bar(s) in Worcester
>SHOWTIME: This year's Shawna Shea Film Festival in Worcester could be best ever
-Pearl Jam drummer Matt Cameron says he's leaving the band after nearly 30 years
>OPINION: Worcesteria: Bright lights, big city U.F.O. reports
-Janice Harvey: Talking about politics at the cookout, and other bits of summer advice
-WCCA-TV's Ramona Interviews No. 240 (24:39): Brittnee Belt
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to former math teacher in Worcester
>SPORTS: Lionel Messi, Inter Miami to face Revolution at Gillette Stadium today
-What should we expect from the Celtics after roster was gutted in offseason? (6:24)
-Red Sox beat Rockies, 10-2
-After 2 years away from baseball, Shrewsbury's Siciliano gives Bravehearts a boost
-Bravehearts beat Westfield, 6-0. Aidan Cardoza named Open Sky Community Services Player of the Game
-TODAY! Bravehearts Bark in the Park. Next home game 6:30 p.m. Tuesday. Buy tickets here
-Colin Richey promoted to Assistant Coach/Director of Operations at Holy Cross
-WooSox beat Rochester, 11-5
-Bluey is coming to Polar Park
>NATIONAL: Texas governor says more than 170 people are still missing after deadly floods
-Related: Officials won’t say whether emergency alert officer was awake during deadly flooding
-20 bodies found in Mexico — including 4 hanging from bridge near bag of heads
>TRAGIC: Dad refused to let go of "his babies" during flood — and all were swept away, witness says
>NEW ENGLAND: Federal government withholds $108 million for Mass. schools
-Hyannis electrical accident leaves a man dead
>COLLEGES: Anna Maria/Oriol offering hands-on healthcare training
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): T.S.A. will no longer require shoes to be removed at airport (2:27)
>BUSINESS: Bowditch Law Firm opens new office in downtown Worcester
-Cannabis firm seeks to take over Worcester dispensary vacated after death of worker
>HOMES: What's the "caveman method"? Summer tips for keeping your home cool
>SHOPPING: Multiple Prime Day competing sales happening right now
>HEALTH: Health care provider nationally recognized for plant-forward meal
-How forever chemicals target developing male brains — and what this means for their autism risk
>FOOD: Blueberry & Crème Pie returns to McDonald's: How to get one
>TV/STREAMING: Save up to 92% off a Paramount+ subscription
>CELEBRITY: Blake Lively's deposition date revealed in Justin Baldoni legal battle
>MOVIES: "Superman" world premiere — See David Corenswet, Rachel Brosnahan and more stars
>ANIMALS: Diver befriends a fish who keeps coming back to see him (2:03)
>HISTORY: Then & Now: Alfred L. Brown Associates, 4 Cherry St., Worcester
>GOOD NEWS: Man helps drowning woman at Lake Winnisquam
-Meanwhile, seagull caught on camera stealing hot dog outside Sullivan's Castle Island (:39)
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